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. 2018 Oct;74(4):422–429. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2018.06.006

Table 4.

Clavien-Dindo classification of post-HIFU complications

Clavien-Dindo grade Complication Incidence, n/N (%)
I Urinary tract infection 53/625 (8.5)
I Epididymo-orchitis 12/625 (1.9)
IIIa Rectourethral fistula 1/625 (0.2)
IIIb Endoscopic procedures for LUTS 60/625 (9.6)
IIIb Rectourethral fistula 1/625 (0.2)

HIFU = high-intensity focused ultrasound; LUTS = lower urinary tract symptoms.